Sophie's Birthday weekend of activities. . .And Peaceful Prairie is by far the most popular.

She still talks about the HUGE pigs. She looks so tiny in the photo where she is petting the snoozing "Sunshine". She still laughs about Sienna rolling in a mud puddle and splashing her in the face. . ."Two Times!"
And Lucas, "he's too big to pet, he wants to rub all over!"

She loves Seymour, "But he can't see!"  He's sheared now. We should ask Michele for a photo of the now-seeing Seymour. (He's also the one that hung out with us all for a while. We all have our photo taken with him. The other Sheep were more shy.)

OH!! The Chickens. I think those critters were her favorite, although she wouldn't dare pick a favorite.  And Justice, the slobbery Steer. Too many new friends to name here.
Overall, a wonderful day with the animals. GO VISIT! It's wonderful!

I'm sure that all the mothers say this, but. . . .

I CANNOT BELIEVE I HAVE A FIVE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER!!!

She is absolutely amazing.

I'm not going to lie. I do have to tap into major patience reserves at times.  .. but that is more about my "adult mentality" than about her "being a 4 year old." Regardless, this girl is something else. Always awing me with her little mind, her compassion, her understanding, her developing sense of humor, and her vitality.

Anyway, with out boring you with all of the details that mothers swoon about, she is having a birthday soon. This Friday, the 16th.

Of all of the events this weekend has on it's schedule, the highlight of the planned festivities is the trip to the Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary on Sunday, for their Picnic on the Prairie.

I will be sure to take photos!! Check back here next week for the update!
 
                     until then. . .
                                  be well. . .
xo-p